OneVue Notify with Critical Notifications is a multi-function system that provides digital critical notifications, synchronized time, and non-critical general messaging.
The system consists of OneVue Sync Transmitters and Notify InfoBoards that operate over the Primex 72MHz wireless radio frequency to deliver critical notifications. Remote monitoring and management is accomplished through the OneVue cloud-based software and the devices' connection to an Ethernet network.
OneVue Notify is offered as a Monitor subscription or standalone non-subscription system. Critical notifications and synchronized time are transmitted over the 72MHz wireless radio frequency and are not dependent on an Ethernet network or a OneVue Monitor subscription.
A Critical Notification displayed on InfoBoards is either activated by the five-button Critical Notification Panel or the integration with a third-party system. Both methods require a hardwired interface connection to the main Transmitter contact closure terminal block. The contact closure terminal block contacts are configured to be Normally Open (NO) by default and can be configured to be Normally Closed (NC). For example if configured as NO, when a closed input is received to any of the terminal inputs a critical notification event is activated for the specific input.
When a critical notification event is activated from the main Transmitter, the event is immediately transmitted over the 72MHz wireless radio frequency and the event is received by all InfoBoards and Repeater Transmitters. When the All Clear event is activated, the InfoBoards display the All Clear event for a specified number of minutes and then return to displaying synchronized time and non-critical events. Time, date, and general messaging are non-critical events. InfoBoards can also display a scheduled countdown prior to the start of a period and function as a code blue and elapsed timer.
Each InfoBoard stores a critical notification profile that contains the five critical notification event types. By default, these events are preset by Primex.
Primex default presets are shown below.
Event 1: Lockdown. Color: Red, Mode: Flashing, Scroll: 0 (none)
Event 2: Evacuate. Color: Blue, Mode: Flashing, Scroll: 0 (none)
Event 3: Weather. Color: Yellow, Mode: Flashing, Scroll: 2
Event 4: Lockout. Color: White, Mode: Constant, Scroll: 2
Event 5: All Clear. Color: Green, Mode: Constant, Display Duration: 5 minutes
Notify InfoBoards display synchronized time when not displaying an active critical notification event. The main Transmitter receives time updates from either from a GPS or NTP time source. Once the main Transmitter receives a time update, it sets its internal clock and then transmits its received time over the 72MHz wireless radio frequency, which is received by the InfoBoards and Repeater Transmitters. A Repeater Transmitter transmits received time to the InfoBoards within its range. As a result, all InfoBoards display the same, precise synchronized time.
When using GPS as its time source, the main Transmitter searches for a GPS signal every second for a time update. When using NTP as a time source, by default it connects to the facility's Ethernet network every 5 minutes to obtain a time update.
A Transmitter's synchronized time transmit schedule is dependent upon the model, as detailed below.
1 Watt Transmitter with an internal antenna: Transmits (broadcasts) a time signal continuously, 24 hours a day.
1, 5, or 30 Watt Transmitter with an external antenna: Transmits a time signal 24 hours a day ONLY between the 39th to the 6th minute of each hour, and changes to a standby mode and does NOT transmit a time signal during the 7th to the 38th minute of each hour (per FCC requirements). This transmit schedule can only be adjusted by Primex when necessary for additional compliance with FCC/ISED requirements.
By default, InfoBoards receive time from a Transmitter or can be configured to receive time daily from a NTP time source over an Ethernet connection.
When configured to receive time from a Transmitter, an InfoBoard's receiver turns on to search for a Transmitter time signal every 10 minutes on the 5's (5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55 minutes) of the hour to receive a time update.
When configured to receive time from a NTP time source, an InfoBoard connects daily, at a system scheduled time, to a NTP server to receive a time update.
This solution is the premier solution that provides remote monitoring and management through the OneVue cloud-based application. Unique to this solution, all devices connect to OneVue over an Ethernet network to send their current status to and download settings from OneVue.
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Transmitter monitoring
OneVue monitors the check-in status received from Transmitters and their last check-in. By default, a Transmitter checks-in to OneVue every 5 minutes to report its current operating status, logged events, NTP time accuracy, and download setting updates. When configured to receive NTP time, during each check-in a Transmitter connects to a NTP server to receive a time update.
When a time sync failure or hardware error status is received or it has not checked-in for longer than its Unresponsive Timeout (default 3 check-ins), the Transmitter is set to an Alarm state and OneVue generates an alert to notify staff.
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InfoBoard monitoring
OneVue monitors the check-in status received from InfoBoards and their last check-in. Daily, at a system scheduled time, InfoBoards check-in to OneVue and transmit their current operating status and logged events. When configured to receive NTP time, during each check-in an InfoBoard connects to a NTP server to receive a time update.
When a time sync failure status is received or it has not checked-in for longer than its Unresponsive Timeout (default 3 days), an InfoBoard is set to a Warning state. Reports provide an automated notification to alert staff when an InfoBoard is in a Warning state and needs attention.
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Customize the Preset Critical Notifications
InfoBoards store a critical notification profile that contains the five critical notification event types. By default, these events are preset by Primex. Events can be customized with a OneVue Notify Monitor subscription and each InfoBoard requires an Ethernet connection. When customized, InfoBoards download the OneVue critical notification profile that replaces the Primex preset notification events. By default an InfoBoard downloads setting changes every 5 minutes, which is set in its Config Change Interval setting.
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Manage Transmitter settings
Once a Transmitter has connected to OneVue, you can remotely manage its settings from OneVue. Each Transmitter has a unique profile where you can view and manage its settings.
A Transmitter's transmit schedule and FCC settings are configured from the ODC app. It's recommended to consult with Primex Technical Support before updating these settings from the ODC app.
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View Transmitter and InfoBoard event history
During each check-in to OneVue, Transmitters and InfoBoards send all logged events to OneVue. Event history can be viewed and downloaded at anytime.
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Configure InfoBoard display and device settings
What's displayed on your InfoBoards is set from the InfoBoard Group assigned to each InfoBoard. From the profile of an InfoBoard, you will set its assigned InfoBoard Group and other settings specific to the InfoBoard.
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Configure InfoBoards to operate as a Scheduled Countdown Timer
InfoBoards can also operate as a Scheduled Countdown Timer to display a countdown to begin before the start of a school period. Countdown events are set from the Bell/Timer Schedule assigned to the InfoBoard Group.
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Configure InfoBoards to operate as a Code Blue Timer
An InfoBoard can operate as a Code Blue Timer with its integration to an existing code blue system. A code blue event is activated from the code blue system and the code blue event is displayed on the InfoBoard. An end user can halt (stop) a code blue event from the three-button Timer Control Switch. When not in an active code blue event, the InfoBoard displays synchronized time and general messaging.
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Configure InfoBoards to operate as an Elapsed Timer
InfoBoards can operate as an Elapsed Timer with both count up and count down options. The three-button Timer Control Switch allows a user to start, pause, stop, and reset the count events, and set an event to begin at a specific time increment. When not in an active count event, an InfoBoard displays synchronized time and general messaging.
The three-button Timer Control Switch allows a user to start, stop, pause and reset the timer, and set its start time. When not in a count mode, the timer displays its synchronized time. The Timer Control Switch can simultaneously activate two connected timers for even more accurate time management.
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Generate Reports
Available report types include the Transmitter Warning-Alarm State Report, Clocks-InfoBoard Warning State Report, Critical Notification Event History Report, Digital Event Report, User Report, User Role Report, and User Alert Rule Report. The School Calendar Report and School Schedule reports apply to scheduled countdown timer use.
This solution only provides remote Transmitter monitoring and management, which requires a Transmitter to be connected to an Ethernet network. InfoBoard settings, which are limited with this solution, are managed locally at each device with the OneVue Device Configurator (ODC) app. Monitoring the status of an InfoBoard is completed by a visual inspection locally at the device.
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Transmitter monitoring
OneVue monitors the check-in status received from Transmitters and their last check-in. By default, a Transmitter checks-in to OneVue every 5 minutes to report its current operating status, logged events, NTP time accuracy, and download setting updates. When configured to receive NTP time, during each check-in a Transmitter connects to a NTP server to receive a time update.
When a time sync failure or hardware error status is received or it has not checked-in for longer than its Unresponsive Timeout (default 3 check-ins), the Transmitter is set to an Alarm state and OneVue generates an alert to notify staff.
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Manage Transmitter settings
Once a Transmitter has connected to OneVue, you can remotely manage its settings from OneVue. Each Transmitter has a unique profile where you can view and manage its settings.
A Transmitter's transmit schedule and FCC settings are configured from the ODC app. It's recommended to consult with Primex Technical Support before updating these settings from the ODC app.
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View Transmitter event history
During each check-in to OneVue, a Transmitter sends all logged critical notification events to OneVue. Event history can be viewed and downloaded at anytime.
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Configure InfoBoard display settings
Displays settings are configured locally at each device with the ODC app. Settings include the Time Zone, Date, Timer color (red, green, or white), and 12- or 24 hour time format display.
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Configure InfoBoards to operate as a Code Blue Timer
An InfoBoard can operate as a Code Blue Timer with its integration to an existing code blue system. A code blue event is activated from the code blue system and the code blue event is displayed on the InfoBoard. An end user can halt (stop) a code blue event from the three-button Timer Control Switch. When not in an active code blue event, the InfoBoard displays synchronized time and general messaging.
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Generate Reports
OneVue report types available include a Transmitter Warning-Alarm State Report, Critical Notification Event History Report, and user reports.